Hellertown borough police are asking anyone who may observed suspicious activity to the rear of a residence in the 1300 block of Easton Road Saturday night to contact them.
Alan Mege
Security, Other Renovations Under Way at Lower Saucon District Court
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A number of enhancements designed to improve security, comfort and efficiency for all who visit and work at Northampton County District Court 03-2-04 in Lower Saucon Township are now under way.
Allentown
Several Thefts at Allentown Area Sam’s Club Under Investigation
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According to separate news releases, Pennsylvania State Police at Bethlehem are investigating several recently reported thefts at a Sam’s Club warehouse store in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
Police
Some Winter Weather Expected Monday, Tuesday…But What, Where?
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A couple of winter weather systems are expected to affect the Lehigh Valley Monday and Tuesday, with a break in the action in between them. What falls on either side of that break is forecast to be frozen, but what form it takes, and the forecast for where it falls is subject to interpretation.
Business
Snow Could Affect Tuesday Morning Commute to Work, School
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and increased its forecast snowfall totals for the Lehigh Valley for Tuesday, when hazardous conditions created by the precipitation could affect local commuters headed to work and school.
Ban
PA Governor Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Winter Storm
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As part of the emergency declaration there will be a commercial vehicle ban in place between noon Saturday and noon Sunday on all interstates and the PA Turnpike except for I-95 in southeast Pennsylvania. The ban will also be in effect on Rts. 22 and 33 in the Lehigh Valley.
Borough
Hellertown Borough Declares Snow Emergency in Advance of Storm
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In advance of a storm that’s forecast to bring a mix of wintry precipitation to the area Saturday and Sunday, Hellertown borough officials on Friday declared a snow emergency that will take effect at noon on Saturday, and remain in effect until further notice.
Community
Lower Saucon PD Will Host Community Forum on Opioid Crisis
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The Lower Saucon Township Police Department announced Wednesday that it is co-sponsoreding an Opioid Crisis Community Forum with Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.
Community
State Police DUI Checkpoint Planned for New Year’s Eve Period
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The New Year’s holiday is known as one of the times of year when motorists are most likely to drink and drive, and Pennsylvania State Police say they will be on the lookout for impaired drivers as 2018 winds down. Over the Christmas enforcement period, DUI arrests nearly doubled from last year.
Business
Lawmaker Wants Fines for Drivers Who Don’t Remove Snow, Ice from Cars
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State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) says Pennsylvania should join states like New Jersey and Connecticut by allowing law enforcement officers to stop and fine individuals for not removing snow and ice from the tops of their vehicles.
Community
Police Department Warns Residents About ‘Felony Lane Gang’
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An area police department is warning residents about a loosely-knit group of criminals known as the “Felony Lane Gang,” who law enforcement officials believe have been active recently in parts of the Lehigh Valley, southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey.
